Productive Leaders
3 Ways to Surround Yourself With the Right Business People Last week I mentioned making sure that we are engaging with the right people, and a few people shared some their challenges. “How do I find the right people to hang out with?” “My friends are not as focused on...
5 Ways to Stay Motivated and Focused Over the Holidays It is the holiday season, and it seems everyone around you is decorating, shopping, traveling for fun, and relaxing. It is tempting to take your foot off the gas pedal and turn everything off. After all, it is...
The Power of Persistence Having willpower can be a great incentive to push harder and strive for more. It’s what gets you up after defeat or failure. That sense of resolution that helps you forge new paths on your road to success—that’s the power of persistence! The...
Happy Thanksgiving We know that being grateful and practicing gratitude helps us lead happier and healthier lives. Being grateful at work manifests in greater workplace satisfaction and less stress, even during times of high stress. This is my 5-Minute...
On this 2021 Veteran’s Day Thanking veterans for their service is wonderful. Hiring them for their knowledge, skills, and abilities is even better. If you have ever been part of one of my programs, you might remember that I mention my siblings. Depending on the...
Helping Your Team Achieve Their Personal Career Goals The best leaders are not just concerned about the output of their team, they are also interested and concerned about the individual team members. Showing interest in their personal career goals and offering advice...
10 Traits of Highly Motivated People I was in the Mohegan Sun Hotel in Connecticut a few weeks ago for the fantastic CCUA conference. The hotel is wonderful. The food was great. The planning was superb. But you know what made it such a fantastic event? Of...
6 Ways to Keep the Leadership Momentum Going So you got motivated recently. Maybe you saw an awesome speaker, or maybe you read a great book, or maybe you were on the receiving end of a dose of honesty from a boss or family member. Maybe you signed up to be a...
Five Ways to Stay Positive When Stress Factors are High Lots of team members say they are stressed right now. It seems to be an easy default and too often, an excuse for not getting work accomplished. What can we do to stay positive and focus when we...
April Peterson